A true sign of Fall, apples appear everywhere, from thick-caramel-coated, to sweet and tangy cups of fresh-pressed cider at the local market. The Northwest has always been the mecca for amazing apples; glorious Galas with their perfumy sweet flavor under a lovely...
What’s old is new again – what with the uber popularity of Kale, Brussel Sprouts and Rutabagas. In years past, Moms could not bribe the kids to eat these veggies. A good example of an old but new veggie, is the gorgeous Lacinato Kale —- so beloved in Italy in...
Gazpacho is the most widely known cold-style soup – Originally from Southern Spain, this fresh tomato-based soup is a summertime staple, and so refreshing on a hot day. I like to add lots of veggies into my gazpacho like cucumbers and pepper. Finished with a drizzle...
The sun is shining and that means we are eating al fresco, and no outdoor meal is complete without coleslaw! There are a lot of different varieties of slaw – and you can certainly switch up the cabbages: green, red, savoy, and Napa. But it’s the dressing that really...
Who doesn’t love homemade pickles? But sometimes the idea of making them seems daunting. Quick pickle recipes to the rescue! Easy to make and store refrigerated, this method is perfect for beginning home picklers. Almost anything can be a quick pickle. Pickled...
All around us, green things are poking up through the ground this time of year, especially asparagus! One of the best things about early summer is this tasty green wonder! Now, I know a lot of people have the perception that skinny “pencil” asparagus is preferable,...
